29 SEP 13  Explorer of the Seas  Bermuda  Promenade 8311

Flew to Newark Saturday evening 28 SEP. Stayed at the Springhill Suites Newark Airport. Really enjoyed this hotel. A few days before you receive an email that tells you how to catch the free shuttle from the airport to the hotel. The breakfast the next day was very good. Staff keeps this area very clean. I did use the business center and exercise room. Found them both to be excellent.

Departure morning of the cruise I used Dial 7 car service from the hotel to the cruise port. Car arrived at the hotel promptly at 10:30am. We were at the port by 11am. When they began the boarding process, your number was called and you boarded a shuttle bus to take you probably 500 feet to the Explorer. Boarded the ship around noon. Rooms were not available to 1:30pm. The Windjammer was already full. Read more